Top Of The Waterberg - Trail Run 2024
Sun 14 Jul 2024 @ Vaalwater, Limpopo

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TRAIL RUN

2024

Date:              14 JULY 2024

Venue:           Lindani Game & Lodges (Motseng lodge), Vaalwater, Waterberg, Limpopo

                       2 ¼ hours from PTA

GPS:               24^o03’03.52”S, 28^o20’31.17”E

Distances:	Marathon	42 km
	Half-Marathon	21 km
	Quarter-Marathon	12 km
	Fun Ride	6 km (FREE Entry)

NEW EXCITING TRAIL RUNNING ROUTES!

This year you can look forward to running completely new routes from previous years. With the format of the Mountain Bike event and the Trail Run event happening over the same weekend, this year, the trail running routes will follow similar routes to the mountain bike routes from the previous day. Expect to be treated and challenged on super- fun trails through some amazing scenery. 

What to look forward to:

• Running on Lindani’s stunning trails through the scenic Waterberg mountain bushveld amongst a diverse array of game species. 

• Great Start/Finish Venue at Motseng village with good vibes and delicious food and beverages available. Bring the whole family.

• Custom Versus socks for all entrants of the full, half and quarter marathon distances

•  Medals for all finishers.

• Prize giving and podium presentation 

• TWO EVENTS, ONE WEEKEND - Top of the Waterberg MTB Challenge and Trail Event combined into a one weekend. Receive a 25% discount coupon to go towards your Trail Run entry by first entering the MTB Challenge taking place the Saturday the day before (https://enter.rorevents.co.za/events/80240-top-of-the-waterberg-mtb). Once entered - Check email for the 25% Discount code and use it at check out when entering for the Trail Run Event.

• Braai and Rugby on the big screen the day before on Saturday 13^th July after the MTB race to cheer on the Bokke as they take on arch-rivals, Ireland 

PODIUM CATEGORIES

Category	Marathon	Half- Marathon	Quarter-Marathon	Fun Run
Distance	42 km	21 km	12 km	6 km
Permitted Ages	19 years +	13 years +	All Ages	All Ages
Podiums
Overall Open (Men & Women)
U18 (Men & Women)
U12 (Men & Women)

TRAIL RUN ENTRY FEE 

Category	Distance	Entry Fee	Entry Includes
			Custom Versus Socks	Medal	25% entry discount coupon for those entered for the MTB  Saturday 13 July	Water Tables
Marathon *	42 km	R500
Half-Marathon *	21 km	R400
Quarter-Marathon	12 km	R250
Fun Ride	6 km	Free

Custom Versus Socks to entrants of the full, half and quarter-marathon

Online Entries Close Midnight THURSDAY 11th of July 2024

   NUMBER COLLECTION & LATE ENTRIES

Date               Friday 12^th July or Saturday 13^th July

Time               16h00 to 18h00

Venue            Lindani Game & Lodges (Motseng lodge, gate no1

Date               Sunday 14^th July 

Time               07h00 to 08h00

Venue            Lindani Game & Lodges (Motseng lodge, gate no1)

   PRIZES

All finishers will receive a Top of the Waterberg Medal.

Prizes TBC

    START TIMES 

Sunday 14^th July 2024

• 07h30                42 km
• 08h30                21 km
• 09h30                12 km
• 10h00                  6 km

Prize giving and podium presentation will take place once all categories of a distance have finished

SPONSORS

ACCOMODATION

ON LINDANI 

There is a choice of beautiful, well-appointed self-catering lodges on Lindani reserve in close proximity to the race venue. There is also camping available on Lindani: 15 camp sites at the start/finish area, and 4 sites 12km from the start/finish. Be sure to book your lodge or camp site on Lindani through the Lindani office only: 083 631 5579, 066 505 8366

IN THE AREA

There are many accommodation options in the area (see table below)

 

Distance from Lindani Gate no 1 (km)	Type of Accommodation	Website	Primary Email Address	Contact Number	2nd Contact Nr
0	Lodges, Cottages & Camping (Self-catering + meals to order)	lindani.co.za	[email protected]	083-6315579	066 505 8366
12		jembisa.com	[email protected]	082-570-8474
12	Lodge (self-catering)	waterbergselfcatering.com	[email protected]	082-570-8474
3	Chalets + Camping (self-catering)	ebahitigamelodge.co.za	[email protected]	082-458-6054	082 -287-3230
3	Luxury Tented Camp	leopardranch.co.za	[email protected]	0761781634
7	Chalets (not self-catering)	eventieria.com	[email protected]	0834539404
7	Chalets (self-catering)		Hendrik & Kittie van Heerden	0832971504	0824613924
8	Chalets + Camping (self-catering)	waterbergnatuurpraalresort.yolasite.com	[email protected]	0724569301
8	Chalets (self-catering)	madikela.co.za	[email protected]	081-299-6099
10	Guest House, Rondavels, Appartments	waterbokguestfarm.co.za	[email protected]	0655621120	0738732552
10	Lodges (self-catering)	luiperdsloop.co.za	[email protected]	076-0682945
11	Cottages (self-catering)		[email protected]	0824848622	082-3881291
14	Chalets (self-catering)	dunroaminsafaris.com	[email protected]	0823087631
17	Chalets (self-catering)	chacmasafari.co.za	[email protected]	+27 63 5029475	+27 73 8825938
18	Chalets (self-catering)	www.waterberggamepark.co.za	[email protected]	0147554978
18	Lodge (self-catering)	mokabilodge.com	[email protected]	0836091425
21	Lodges, Camping (self catering)	summerplacegamereserve.com	[email protected]	064-7326211
22	Lodges (catered & self-catering)	waterbergcottages.co.za	[email protected]	078 207 8570
22	Luxury Tents & Lodges (catered)	mackouwkuil.co.za	[email protected]	+27 (0)81 272 9766
22	Lodges (self-catering)	olievenfontein.com	[email protected]	083 521 6223
23	Lodge & Cottages (self-catering)	izintabalodge.co.za	[email protected]	0827057708
24	Lodge (self-catering)	waterwoodlodge.com	waterwoodlodge.com	083 455 4544
26	Lodge (self-catering)	thabatala.co.za	[email protected]	0833237007
32	Chalets (self-catering)	jugomaro.co.za	[email protected]	0825580703
32	Lodges (catered & self-catering)	www.okanti.co.za	[email protected]	0733183647
33	Self Catering Chalets		[email protected]	0836041163	082-7750115
37	Lodges & Luxury Tents (catered & self-catering)	bushwa.co.za	[email protected]	0825621842	064 670 7253
38	Rooms		[email protected]	0827732284
39	Rooms			0823882682
39	Guest House		[email protected]	0822691265
40	Cottages (self-catering)	zeederbergs.co.za	[email protected]	0823327088
40	Guest House			076-0790407
42	Lodges (self-catering)	wildeavontuur.co.za	info@wildeavontuur	0828523092
44	Chalets + Camping (self-catering)		[email protected]	083-9882064	083-3721878
44	Lodges, Camping (self catering)		[email protected]	0826576262
47	Farm house (self-catering)		[email protected]	0785232792

 

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ROUTE DESCRIPTIONS:

Marathon

Distance: 42 km

Climbing: 700m

Water Tables: 8km, 13km, 22km, 29km & 36km

Difficulty: Gentle climbs & descents on easy, flowing trails and farm roads. 

One steep 120m accent over 300m 

Description:

The 42km Trail Run marathon is a stunning route covering a wide array of terrain and breath-taking scenery as one traverses over much of the Lindani reserve. Mountains, rivers, savanna plains, Waterberg bush veld, and wildlife - this route has a bit of everything. Combining easy flowing open trails with a few farm-road sections makes for a challenging, yet extremely rewarding run. Overall, the gradients are gentle, although be prepared for one steep 120m accent up the ‘Mineshaft’ over 300m of trail, which takes you to the top of a lookout point, where you will be treated to a spectacular view overlooking the Lindani cliffs (at approx. 27km). Having dealt with most of the climbing for the day, it’s generally downhill all the way home, along trails including 3-Amps reverse, Roller-Coaster, and Easy Rider. There are five well-stocked water tables at 8km, 13km, 22km, 29km and 36km, to keep you well-fuelled and hydrated. Watch out for 3 important splits at 9km, 10km and 13km. Nothing too hectic for this year’s route but be prepared to be treated to a stunning part of the Waterberg.  

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Half-Marathon

Distance: 21 km

Climbing: 325m

Water Table: 8km, & 13km 

Difficulty: Gentle climbs & descents on easy flowing trails and farm roads

Description:

Running with the game on superb trails, interspersed by farm roads through stunning Waterberg scenery and bush veld, all make for a super-special and most enjoyable run. This 21km half-marathon is a magical route that traverses a variety of terrain and landscape including mountains, rivers, and bushveld. The climbs and accents are mostly gentle, and the quality trails are non-technical, open, and clear, making for easy-flowing trail running.  There are two water tables at 8km & 13km to refuel at. Watch out for 3 important splits at 9km, 10km and 13km.

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Quater-Marathon

Distance: 12 km

Climbing: 190 m

Water Table: 8km

Difficulty: Easy flowing trails with gentle gradients

Description:

This quarter-marathon is a thoroughly enjoyable trail run through pristine Waterberg bush veld that meanders through a beautiful section of the Melk River valley, traversing a wide variety of terrain comprising of rivers, rocky outcrops, and flowing trails through savanna woodland. The gradients are gentle, and the excellent quality trails, combined with sections of farm roads, make for non-technical easy flowing trail running. There is one water table at 8km to refuel at. There is an important split to look out for at 9km, that branches off to the left from the 6km/21km/42km routes. This is a very mellow and fun route for all to enjoy.

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Fun Trail Run

Distance: 6 km

Climbing: 85m

Difficulty: Non-technical

Description: 

This relatively short 5.7 km route is a super fun non-technical run.  Running through beautiful Waterberg bushveld, it includes two bridge crossings over the Melk River. After crossing the river for the first time by the flat rocks, runners will follow a farm road before being rewarded with a fun-flowing trail through an open field. The trail comes to an end with a right turn back onto the road, across the bridge over the Melk River and back to the start on a farm road. There are 2 important splits at 9km and 10km to look out for.

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MORE INFO OR ANY RACE ENQUIRIES CONTACT 

PAUL 082 577 1241 (Entries) or ALAN - 073 179 4313 (Race Routes & other info)

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JUST A REMINDER FOR THOSE WANTING TO DO THE MTB AND THE TRAIL RUN EVENT - ENTER THE MTB EVENT FIRST AND RECEIVE A DISCOUNT COUPON IN YOUR CONFIRMATION EMAIL.

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More information: lindani.co.za

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Lindani Game & Lodges, Vaalwater

Coordinates	-24.045891509793, 28.339898642432
Address	Vaalwater, Limpopo
City	Vaalwater
Province	Limpopo

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